HWLE Lawyers has acted on behalf of long-term client, ATOM Group backed by Pacific Equity Partners on the purchase of HoseCo Australia, a specialty hose and fittings supply and services business.

HoseCo Australia is a leading supplier of hose assemblies and associated services, offering one of the most comprehensive product and service ranges in the industry. The company supports a diverse portfolio of sectors, including oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, drilling, agriculture, manufacturing and transport and operates from five sites across Australia.

The HWLE team was led by Jamie Restas (Chair of Partners), Samantha Reidy (Special Counsel), Patrick Cook (Special Counsel) and Adele Brookes (Solicitor) with assistance from Sarah Minns (Senior Associate) and Cam Horsell (Solicitor). Paul Wilson (Partner), supported by Nathan Evans (Senior Associate) and Benjamin Moran (Solicitor) advised on the property aspects. Daniel Kiley (Partner), Kayla Costa (Associate) and Christopher Power (Solicitor) assisted with IP aspects and Clare Raimondo (Partner) and Alana De Ieso (Solicitor) from the employment team advised on industrial relations.

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For further information, please contact:

Russell Mailler, Chief Executive Partner (03) 8644 3569 or rmailler@hwle.com.au

Angelique Kear, Head of Marketing (02) 9334 8541 or akear@hwle.com.au